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Helvey, Nebraska

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Helvey is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

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A post office was established at Helvey in the 1890s.[2] It was named for Thomas Helvey, a pioneer settler.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Helvey, Nebraska
  2. ^ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 82. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. ^ Dawson, Charles (1912). Pioneer Tales of the Oregon Trail and of Jefferson County ... Crane. p. 257.

40°16′00″N 97°15′18″W / 40.26667°N 97.25500°W / 40.26667; -97.25500


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